It is great to return to the blog after a lengthy break. I hope you have been doing well. Migration is on my mind today. Last week, I spoke to a group of churches serving recent migrants in their city. I am so encouraged to hear of more and more […]
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This episode ends season 8 of Strike the Match. Revelation not only concludes the New Testament, but takes readers back into the Old Testament. John draws deeply from Torah and the Prophets to provide a vision of what was and is to come. Churches were struggling to remain faithful to […]
Mission in Revelation
Few scholars have written on the topic of mission in the General Epistles. In this episode, I discuss how these epistles address the mission of God to bless the nations. These writings offer a glimpse into some of the struggles of the early Church. The authors were much concerned with […]
Mission in the General Epistles
In this episode, I address the mission of God in Acts. This book reveals how the story of God’s glory through relationship and blessing continues, starting with the Jews and extending to the Gentiles. The Messiah ascends. The Spirit is poured out. The last days arrive. Jew and Gentile must […]
Mission in Acts
The fourth Gospel has a great deal to say about mission. One scholar noted, “the Fourth Gospel’s focus is not on God’s mission per se, but on his mission through Jesus and on Jesus’ mission through his followers.” In this episode, the blessing of the nations shows up in three […]
Mission in the Gospel of John
Several weeks ago on the socials, I asked if there was any interest in a writing and publishing clinic. The response was much greater than anticipated. Therefore, I am announcing two dates for this free clinic. On Thursday, May 4 and Thursday, May 18 at 11:00AM Central Time, I will […]
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